Timeline
16:30
Grab a quick bite or browse the iron structure of Mercado de São José. It is a historic meeting place with plenty of atmosphere.
16:45
Head to Bargaço for lunch. It is considered the best fish and seafood restaurant in Recife. Order the moqueca, a specialty of stewed fish or shrimp with vegetables and coconut milk.
17:15
Convento Franciscano de Santo Antônio
Walk to the Convento Franciscano de Santo Antônio. Arrive just before the golden light hits. See the ostentatious Capela Dourada (Golden Chapel) with its gold-covered engravings, ceiling paintings, and Portuguese-style tiled panels.
17:45
Convento Franciscano de Santo Antônio
Stay inside or just outside as the sun sets toward the WSW. The golden light illuminates the baroque interior, making it the perfect moment to appreciate the architecture.
Local tip
The convent is open until 17:00 on weekdays. If you are visiting on a Saturday, it closes at 11:30. Check the route if you need to get from the market to the restaurant.
Check before you go
- Convento Franciscano de Santo Antônio hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-11:30, 14:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-11:30.
- Bargaço hours: Mo-Th, Su 12:00-24:00; Fr, Sa 12:00-01:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Recife (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).